Wheels 101
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Wheels 101
I'm interested in upgrading my wheels.
There are many posts/threads on wider wheels/lower cars (upgrading from 16" to 17/18/19" wheels).
I can't seem to locate any posts on a simple swap, 16" wheels for 16" wheels. I searched the Tire Rack offerings and all of the wheels appear to be 17" or larger.
I'm perfectly happy with the way my car rides and handles with 16" wheels. I'd just like to lose a few lbs. and individualize my car a bit without worrying about offsets, rolled fenders, even pricier tires, suspension bottoming, rougher ride . . . you get the idea.
Is 16" for 16" a worthwhile mod? Am I missing something? Any personal fav wheels for this mod? Are the advantages to stepping up to 17" wheels so great (and the disadvantages so inconsequential) that I should at least consider this size increase?
There are many posts/threads on wider wheels/lower cars (upgrading from 16" to 17/18/19" wheels).
I can't seem to locate any posts on a simple swap, 16" wheels for 16" wheels. I searched the Tire Rack offerings and all of the wheels appear to be 17" or larger.
I'm perfectly happy with the way my car rides and handles with 16" wheels. I'd just like to lose a few lbs. and individualize my car a bit without worrying about offsets, rolled fenders, even pricier tires, suspension bottoming, rougher ride . . . you get the idea.
Is 16" for 16" a worthwhile mod? Am I missing something? Any personal fav wheels for this mod? Are the advantages to stepping up to 17" wheels so great (and the disadvantages so inconsequential) that I should at least consider this size increase?
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If you can find them (I haven't been able to) JDM OEM rims are the exact same size and are lighter. I think they look better too.
Here's a pic. Not my car
Here's a pic. Not my car
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The Honda OEM wheels, I believe, are manufactured by Enkei. Not a bad wheel. There is no significant advantage unless you go to a much lighter wheel which = big $$.
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Originally posted by BrotherRex
There is no significant advantage unless you go to a much lighter wheel which = big $$.
There is no significant advantage unless you go to a much lighter wheel which = big $$.
I'm here to blow the living shit out of high prices! (anyone remember USED CARS?) BWAHAHAHA
My 16-inch Rota's weigh 13.5-lbs, have a 45 offset (not perfect but if done right, IOW, 205/225 tires, they tuck in nicely) and cost me $500 shipped. Pretty amazing they can make a 13.5-lb cast wheel that is darn near as light as a forged wheel but twice as durable. Not for everyone (at least the black wheels I chose) but not a bad choice, especially if you plan on Auto X'ing or track racing your S2000.